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“It has been a remarkable season for players, officials and fans alike, and now the whole borough can come together to mark the Mariners’ historic victory and give them the recognition they so rightly deserve.”

South Shields fans celebrate their win (Image: The Chronicle)

Captain and former Sunderland and Middlesbrough player, Julio Arca, fulfilled a lifelong ambition by lifting the FA Vase at Wembley on May 21.

But in the aftermath of the Manchester bombing which claimed the lives of South Shields teenagers Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry, the decision was made to postpone any celebration to a later date.

Now, the Mariners will lead the annual parade which this year will celebrate the magic and wonder of stories with a Once Upon a Time theme.

Geoff Thompson, chairman of South Shields FC , said: “Winning the FA Vase after such a successful season really was a dream come true.